ART with MEYERS: Congratulations to Taylor Malavet

Monday, November 17, 2014

Congratulations to Taylor Malavet

Taylor Malavet has been selected as our 2014-15 Senior Calliope Artist and Art Editor. Taylor, a Fine Art IV Portfolio student, has proven herself to be an outstanding member of the High Point Art Community. Her most recent work is her Self-Portrait with Bones, acrylic on canvas.

The Power of Art Education

All children, not only those with specific artistic talent, benefit from an education in the arts. The arts are, in themselves, a vital part of a comprehensive education. Current research suggests that young people who participate in the arts acquire skills that help them in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. The arts also help motivate children to learn and achieve stronger results in core academic subjects. For some children, the arts even provide the impetus to stay in school and find their way to contribute to society. Creative thinking and art education challenge students to utilize the right-hemisphere of the brain more often, resulting in more holistic thinking and intuitive learning.